Asia Emerging Markets Macro Strategy Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an EM Macro Strategy Analyst to join its award-winning Research team. The role involves analyzing macroeconomic trends, collaborating with strategists, and publishing impactful research. Candidates should have a background in Finance or Economics, strong analytical skills, and experience in macro research or strategy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in emerging markets and engage with clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in macro research or emerging markets.
• Strong grasp of macroeconomics and financial markets is essential.
• Experience with data analysis and programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic themes affecting Asian emerging markets.
• Collaborate with the strategy team to formulate forecasts.
• Assist in preparing and publishing research reports and presentations.

Skills

Macroeconomic analysis

Quantitative modeling

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a STEM discipline

Tools

Bloomberg

Haver

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

Are you passionate about markets and eager to develop your expertise in macro strategy? Join our award-winning Research team in Singapore and help deliver market-leading insights and actionable ideas to our global client base. As an EM Macro Strategy Analyst, you’ll work alongside experienced strategists and economists, building your skills and making an impact in the fast-moving world of emerging markets.

As an Analyst in the Asia Emerging Markets Macro Strategy team, you will work with us to develop top-down and bottom-up views on Asian economies and markets. You will help analyze macroeconomic trends, contribute to research publications, and assist in delivering the firm’s outlook and trade ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic themes and technical drivers affecting Asian emerging markets to support investment views and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Asia strategy team, economists, and global Emerging Markets colleagues to formulate forecasts and market outlooks.
• Assist in preparing and publishing research reports, presentations, and client materials.
• Support the team in communicating views to clients and internal sales and trading teams via reports, webinars, and meetings.
• Build and maintain analytics, databases, and quantitative models to support research and strategy.
• Stay up to date with market developments, economic data, and policy changes relevant to Asian emerging markets.
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies and applicable legal and regulatory rules.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in macro research, strategy, or emerging markets at a financial institution or research organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• Familiarity with economic and financial databases such as Bloomberg or Haver.
• Strong grasp of macroeconomics, financial markets, and emerging market dynamics.
• Solid analytical and quantitative skills; knowledge of statistics or econometrics is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with data analysis, programming, or quantitative modeling (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA).
• Prior experience publishing research or presenting to clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Progress toward a CFA or similar professional qualification is a plus.
• Proficiency in an Asian language is an advantage.